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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1921

Page

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US States Policy on Mandates Desires Equal Rights

Washington reports the United States insists on equality for all nations in mandate territories. Secretary Hughes presses for equal treatment in trade, residence, and confessions, rejecting special privileges for Mesopotamia, Yap, or any single class. The note seeks guidance for Geneva talks on former German lands and aims to secure an open role for the United States in mandate dispositions.

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Police capture slasher after three month hunt

Edward Smith a 56 Lexington resident was seized on Main after a three month police hunt. A purse theft complaint and a May 29 attack on Charles Meltzer on Leighton Avenue led to the chase. Smith denied theft and was held on an assault charge at Vincent’s Hospital.

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Dead or Alive Reward for Escaped Convicts

Toledo officials seek three convicts Urbanbyuzx Charles Schultz and George Lewis alias Rogers who escaped after beating deputies with a buckle. Deputies, sheriffs, and deputies search beyond fifty miles as the court bans visitors to keep other prisoners safe. Roy Stuart, county prosecutor, calls a special Gra Jury session for the escape and offers a reward dead or alive.

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Bridgeport Bus Association Plans to Extend Route

The Bridgeport Bus Association aims to lengthen the Brooklawn route to Beardsley Park via East Main Street after nearly a thousand petitions. The plan extends from the Plaza through Middle, Congress, William, Huntington, Bleeker, and East Main streets to the park. Officials cite Public Utilities Commission oversight and promise compliance with overload and safety laws amid local court actions.

Bridgeport Bus Association Tomorow Brooklawn Beardsley Park East Main Street Plaza Middle Street Congress and William Streets Huntington Road Bleeker Street the Park Kipatrien Bridgeport Sus Associaton Common Council Public Utilities Commission Aly Viz Evis Thie Belay Mubde Scandation Vincent L. Keating John J. Walsh Cor Mon Pleas Bridgep ‘Bus Association Igs Kilpatrick Hty Bricegsport Connecticut Company Wold Maraner J. H. Potter Clifford B. Wilson Lucien 8. Storrs Connecticut Branford

New Tariff Valuation Injurious Says McAdoo

William G McAdoo former Treasury secretary in Chicago says the Fordy tariff valuation clause injures foreign commerce and protests against the measure. He travels to Kansas to deliver an address, calling the provision one of the most injurious devices ever devised to destroy foreign trade.

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Voters League Campaign Forms Bridgeport Republican Drive

The newly organized Republican Voters League of Bridgeport named Guy P. Miller as manager and outlined a plan to “clean up the Republican party” at Stratfield hotel HQ. President A W Burritt announced an executive committee with James Haines as chairman and Ardraw M Cooper, E Bilton, B C Siar go and Birz WY Cutting as members.

Republican Party Stratfield Hotel Republican Voters Ague Bridgeport A. W. Burritt League Tames A George Haines Ardraw M. Cooper E. Bilton B. CG Siargo Birs Z. WY. Cutting Cooper

Jobless Help From Hoover In Public Works Plan

Washington coverage notes President Hoover plans to direct unemployment relief, with a looming unemployment conference after mid month. Article cites 5.7 million to 8 million unemployed including displaced wartime farm youth entering factories and seeking absorption back to farming as conditions spark labor force reform ideas.

Mark Sullivan Washington Gavin McNab San Francisig Hoover Worl Department

Million Dollar Whiskey Seizure By Federal Authorities

New York reporters say federal prohibition agents seized whiskey valued at one million dollars along the North River. The haul, the largest since the Volstead Act, came mainly from Kentucky distilleries and warehouses via forged permits. About six hundred permit blanks were stolen recently from a Federal Prohibition office, triggering a wide investigation.

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Aldermen Hear Extension Plea On Broad Street Widening

City board considers widening Broad Street from Cannon to Elm to connect Tate Street with Laurel Avenue and improve police protection. Petition backed by Bridgeport Land & Title Co. and residents, with no opposition, while other items include fixing a building line on Remington Street and a disputed sidewalk grading inquiry.

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Girl Run Down By Auto Is Seriously Injured

Four year old girl on East Main Street near Bridgeport was struck by a car and suffered a fractured skull. The driver, Stephen Nerko of 244 Briere Street, was held by police after the collision as authorities investigated details of the incident and the hospital reported the girl's critical condition at Bridgeport hospital.

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De Valera challenges Britain on camouflaged peace plan

In a Courier style report from Dublin and London, Eamon De Valera rejects England's terms as mere political margarine and demands real butter. He urges Britain to present a true ultimatum or risk war, while Sinn Fein leaders monitor a cabinet meeting at Inverness and potential limits to discussions surface.

London Lord Birkenhead Down Macready Ireland Ays Ian Vingroy Inverness Viscount Witzalan Hamar Greenwood Winston Spencer Churchill General Macready Dublin Associated Press Eamon de Valéra Dex England Be Valera Robert Barton Sinn Fein Contier Dail Eireann Lloyd-George Scotland de Valera Barton Jimit Arthur Griffith Othe Pace Treland

Bolivian Row Vexes League at Geneva Assembly

Bolivian delegates at the League assembly in Geneva clashed over the Tacna Arica question, with Bolivia threatening to withdraw if its request to revise the Ladk treaty agenda was rejected. Augustin Edwards led Chilean talks as tensions rose, and South Africa’s Lord Ceci pressed conciliation efforts. Bolivia warned public opinion could force withdrawal if the issue went unresolved.

Geneva League Assembly Augustin Edwards Taona Arica Bolivia Ladk van Karnebeck Tacna-Arica Robert Ceci South Africa

Regiments Stay to Patrol Miners War Region

Regiments remain in West Virginia to quell the miners insurrection. Brigadier General H W Bandholtz oversees federal forces. About 3,000 armed men remain along the county border, as clashes continue with state and Logan forces. Bodies of two miners identified as Dewey Brynst of Lynchburg and Stephen Williamson of Henrietta pass through.

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Schogner Grounding Near Newport Rhode Island

A grounding was reported off Newport Rhode Island involving the schooner Moethtown and Greer bound from Cape Verde to Tecford Massachusetts. Nine crew members were rescued and a lifeboat reached a small craft, with guards nearby maintaining a warning distance ten miles from shore.

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Murder Probe Grows at Dewey Club Raid

Stamford coroner postpones inquiry into Bernard Kilkelly death after dramatic testimony. Witnesses clash over number of bandits and leader, with poolroom manager Christopher Lippoth and others recounting visits to a gambling club before Kilkelly was fatally struck.

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Wage decision on trolley strike expected this week

A wage arbitration decision for Connecticut Company trolley workers is anticipated this week. Prof. George J. Watrous, chief counsel for the company, says the outcome likely will be released during the present week. Attorney Joseph Terry, representing the troleymen, could not be reached but briefs have been submitted and a decision is expected shortly.

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Weather Outlook for the Eastern United States

Fair conditions prevail with moderate temperatures Wednesday and Thursday. Low pressure along the Atlantic coast and St Lawrence Valley, temperatures near normal across much of the U S. Scattered showers occurred in Asiatic states last 24 hours. No major changes expected in western areas.

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